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Science Exam 9-22 Flashcards

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What are three types of bias

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Measurement, selection, and confirmation

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What is measurement bias and how is it avoided

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A systematic error that arises because of how data is collected

Make sure that instruments and methods are accurate

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What is selection bias and how is it avoided

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A systematic error that arises when a sample does not represent the target population

Random sampling

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What is confirmation bias and how is it avoided

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A systematic error that arises when we select evidence to support our hypothesis

Acknowledge other explanations for the result and seek evidence that goes against the hypothesis

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Why is peer review important

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-sharing ideas
-improves accuracy/quality
-allows for collaboration

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What are the taxa in order

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Domain, kingdom, phylum, class, order, family, genus, species

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What are the three domains

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Bacteria, archaea, and eukarya

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What are the characteristics of the domain bacteria

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Unicellular, no nucleus or organelles, has cell wall, can be helpful or harmful

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What are the characteristics of the domain archaea

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Unicellular, no nucleus or organelles, has cell wall, can live under extreme conditions

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What are the characteristics of the domain eukarya

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Unicellular or multicellular, have nucleus

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What are the six kingdoms

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Bacteria, archaea, animalia, plantae, fungi, and protista

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What are the characteristics of the kingdom animalia

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Multicellular, heterotrophic, no cell walls

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What are the characteristics of the kingdom plantae

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Multicellular, autotrophic, cell walls made of cellulose

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What are the characteristics of the kingdom fungi

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Mostly multicellular, heterotrophic, cell walls made of chitin

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What are the characteristics of the kingdom protista

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Mostly unicellular, heterotrophic and autotrophic, some have cell wall

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What is the nucleus in an atom made of

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Protons and neutrons

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17
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What are protons

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Positively charged particles

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18
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What are neutrons

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Neutrally charged particles

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What are electrons

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Negatively charged particles

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20
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What are the rings orbiting the atom’s nucleus called

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Electron shells

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21
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What are atoms

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The smallest part of and element that make up all living things

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What are compounds

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Two or more types of atoms that are chemically bonded

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What are mixtures

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A mix of two ore more types of atoms that are not chemically bonded

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What are covalent bonds

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When two nonmetals share a pair of valence electrons

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What are ionic bonds

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When electrons are transferred from metal atoms to nonmetal atoms

26
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What is the function of carbohydrates

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They store and release energy

27
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What is the the function of lipids

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Serve as long term energy storage and they make up cell membrane

28
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What is the function of nucleic acids

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Store genetic information, controls cell activities, important to protein synthesis

29
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What is the function of proteins

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Help digestion, movement, regulate organ functions, defend body, build structures, store food

30
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What are good sources of carbs

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Fruits, vegetables, bread, rice

31
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What is a good source of lipids

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Oils and fats (peanuts, corn, olive, soy)

32
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What is a good source of nucleic acids

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Meat, fish, mushrooms

33
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What is a good source of protein

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Eggs, meat, yogurt

34
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What are the monomers of carbs

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Monosaccharides

35
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What bonds form between monosaccharides

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Glycosidic

36
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What are the monomers of lipids

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Triglycerides

37
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What bonds from between triglycerides

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Ester bonds

38
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What are the monomers of nucleic acids

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Nucleotides

39
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What bonds form between nucleotides

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Phosphodiester bonds

40
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What are the monomers of proteins

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Amino acids

41
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What bond form between amino acids

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Peptide bonds

42
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What elements do carbs have

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Carbon, oxygen, and hydrogen

43
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What elements do lipids have

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Carbon, oxygen, and hydrogen

44
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What elements do proteins have

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Carbon, oxygen, hydrogen, and nitrogen

45
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What elements do nucleic acids have

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Carbon, oxygen, hydrogen, nitrogen, and phosphorus

46
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What molecules are carbs

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Monosaccharides, disaccharides, trisaccharides, and polysaccharides

47
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What molecules are lipids

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Triglycerides, fatty acids, phospholipids, saturated fat, unsaturated fat, and polyunsaturated fat

48
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What molecules are proteins

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Dipeptides, tripeptides, and polypeptides

49
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What molecules are nucleic acids

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DNA and RNA

50
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How do we test for starch

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2-4 drops of iodine

51
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How do we test for protein

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10 drops of NaOH (sodium hydroxide) and CuSO (upper sulfate)

52
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How do we test for simple sugar

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20 drops of Benedict’s solution, then boil in water

53
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How do we test for lipids

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Place drop of sample on paper, wait for 30 min, hold paper to light source to observe transparency

54
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What do positive and negative tests for starch look like

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Dark purple/black for positive, no color change/brown for negative

55
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What do positive and negative tests look like for protein

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Purple for positive, no color change/light blue for nagative

56
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What do positive and negative tests look like for simple sugar

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Orange, green, or red for positive, no color change/blue for negative

57
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What do positive and negative tests look like for lipids

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Transparent for positive, not transparent for negative

58
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What causes protein folding

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The attraction between R-groups

59
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What is denaturation

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When a polypeptide undergoes a changed shape which compromises its function

60
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What can lead to denaturation

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When it too cold, a protein partially denatures? While when it is too hot, a protein fully denatures

61
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What are the properties of water

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Polarity, cohesion, adhesion, density, solvency, latent heat of vaporization, and specific heat capacity

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